WNC nursing grads honored at pinning ceremony

Western Nevada College recognized 35 associate degree nursing graduates during its traditional pinning ceremony.

In addition to the ceremony, the college recognized students for their achievements in the program.

Fallon graduates included Seron Bake and Jennifer Magana.

Karissa Parra and Kelsey Selfridge shared the Academic Award; Elivette Zambrano and Svetlana Chashchina were co-winners of the Spirit of Nursing Award; Ila Bottoms received the Nevada Student Nurse of Achievement Award; Stacy Melhus and Ashley Daw each earned a share of the Associated Students of Western Nevada Award; and the National Student Nursing Association Outstanding Student Awards went to Rebecca Cornell, Carol Apodaca, Jenna Chaney and Danielle Hemerson.

Nurse of Distinction awards went to Julie Kerulf, Lesley Brown and Crystal McNally.